Suggestions on making a small bedroom appear larger through decorating?
I just bought a house that is very small after living in very large homes and Im looking for ideas to make a bedroom that literally fits your bed and a sidetable in it, look bigger. Im 20 yrs old, female, and I love color and unique modern decor!
Most people say lighter colors, but used wisely, even darker colors can make a room look larger. If there’s no crown molding around the ceiling, you might invest in border paper in pattern or colors lighter than the wall color to "raise" the ceiling visually. If, as you say, there’s only room for the bed and side table (and I’ve been there) you might take the headboard off your bed and push into the corner. Cover with pillows and swag sheer fabric (same color as the walls) over the top edge of the bed. You may want to opt for a standing lamp by the bed. I have one that’s done in an old metal look with a round glass table area built around the pole of the lamp. It serves the purpose and the glass makes it seem like it isn’t taking up space. You could then stack containers (covered in some printed fabric or paper you like) underneath for storage. Mirrors do reflect the image of the room back and will create an illusion of a bigger space. In one bedroom, I purchased mirror panels cut to size from a local glass company and mounted them on both sliding closet doors which in turn put mirror across almost one entire wall. You don’t want to make the mistake of putting as many small pieces in here as will fit, it will only make the area look smaller. Basically, choose a color you love for the walls, cover the window in the same color, and keep the bedding in the same color family. Then stick to just one or two prints or a print and a solid color that will coordinate well. You do have wall space to compensate somewhat. Maybe a corner too small for anything else could hold stacking boxes or baskets with lids to hold jewelry, scarves and gloves, makeup, etc. If you organize the space in your closet with maybe a small chest or bookcase (if possible), then your room is all living space and you can use the walls normally covered with furniture for candle sconces, posters or other art pieces. I learned a small room has some advantages in that I finally got rid of a lot of clutter I never used or wore anyway.
use lighter colour on the walls add colour from accesserys
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Use lighter colors for the walls and put big mirrors up.
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fill it with doll sized furniture, you’ll feel like a giant with lots of space
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Most people say lighter colors, but used wisely, even darker colors can make a room look larger. If there’s no crown molding around the ceiling, you might invest in border paper in pattern or colors lighter than the wall color to "raise" the ceiling visually. If, as you say, there’s only room for the bed and side table (and I’ve been there) you might take the headboard off your bed and push into the corner. Cover with pillows and swag sheer fabric (same color as the walls) over the top edge of the bed. You may want to opt for a standing lamp by the bed. I have one that’s done in an old metal look with a round glass table area built around the pole of the lamp. It serves the purpose and the glass makes it seem like it isn’t taking up space. You could then stack containers (covered in some printed fabric or paper you like) underneath for storage. Mirrors do reflect the image of the room back and will create an illusion of a bigger space. In one bedroom, I purchased mirror panels cut to size from a local glass company and mounted them on both sliding closet doors which in turn put mirror across almost one entire wall. You don’t want to make the mistake of putting as many small pieces in here as will fit, it will only make the area look smaller. Basically, choose a color you love for the walls, cover the window in the same color, and keep the bedding in the same color family. Then stick to just one or two prints or a print and a solid color that will coordinate well. You do have wall space to compensate somewhat. Maybe a corner too small for anything else could hold stacking boxes or baskets with lids to hold jewelry, scarves and gloves, makeup, etc. If you organize the space in your closet with maybe a small chest or bookcase (if possible), then your room is all living space and you can use the walls normally covered with furniture for candle sconces, posters or other art pieces. I learned a small room has some advantages in that I finally got rid of a lot of clutter I never used or wore anyway.
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You should use wallpapers which are of natural scenes.
Something green in them would make your room bigger in size.
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use lighter colors for the walls… if there’s a closet try and get a mirror door… or just put a huge mirror somewhere…
if you can get a bed (or get rid of a bed skirt or whatever) that you can see under… when you can see under it it makes the floor space seem larger… just don’t put a bunch of junk under your bed then lol…
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Maybe see if this would work, angle your bed with the side table in the corner and place a dresser across, then would there be room in the far corner for a small piece
of furniture. (small reading chair with a floor lamp or hanging lantern or small desk)
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/chicago/2-2-09angle1.jpg
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Hanging a sheer curtain on the window with a mirror on the opposite wall will make your room brighter and appear larger.
http://www.target.com/Wall-Mirror-White-25-5×15-5/dp/B001QD1WWU/sr=1-2/qid=1251990189/ref=sr_1_2/176-4930513-5549515?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&rh=k%3Amirror%2025×15%26%2334%3B&page=1
Choose a light cool wall color, best to pick a color from your bedding or wall art and paint a light shade of that color.
Decorate in each area.
For ex.
Above the headboard with a wall sconce on each side with flameless candles.
http://www.fulcrumgallery.com/Dreams_49864.htm
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Large poster/canvas on a spacious wall.
http://www.allposters.com/-st/Landscapes-Event-Posters_c120813_.htm
Easy to make a poster into a canvas.
Buy a sheet of styrofoam at a craft store or any home improvement store.
Cut styrofoam two inches smaller than the poster.
To make the hanger, punch two holes 1/2 inch apart 1 inch from the top in the center,
(where a hanger is on the back of a frame)
thread the ends of a twisty tie (the paper covered wire used to close bread) thru the holes, turn styrofoam over, make a loop and twist the ends together.
Run a bead of elmers glue along the edge of styrofoam, lay on top of the back of poster and wrap poster to the back like a present and glue down the edges, turn over and weight down til dry.
Styrofoam is super cheap!
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I have to assume that since you are not a kid any more, you’d like a more sophisticated bedroom design than most teen bedding.
Here is a great wall color :http://www.myperfectcolor.com/Match-of-Dal-Worth-Paints-33-2P-Elfin-Magic-p/mpc0007948.htm
Instead of a side table , can you fit a single dresser ? You can put it at the end of your bed to use as storage and a bed side table .White would look great.
Bedding:http://www5.jcpenney.com/jcp/X6E.aspx?DeptID=59474&CatID=59514&GrpTyp=ENS&ItemID=16a1ffe&attrtype=&attrvalue=&CMID=59474%7c59483&Fltr=&Srt=&QL=F&IND=8&cmVirtualCat=&CmCatId=59474|59483|59514
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Now finish up with a few great lamps:http://www.target.com/Paper-Table-Lamp-Square-Shade/dp/B000AS9A4O/sr=1-6/qid=1251995400/ref=sr_1_6/189-0586315-7772966?ie=UTF8&search-alias=tgt-index&frombrowse=0&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3Alamps&page=1
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I hope I gave you some ideas.
Have fun.
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